Thinking about selling your business in Chattanooga? Here’s what owners in the Scenic City’s logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors need to know about valuations, buyer demand, and the M&A process in 2026.
What EBITDA multiple will your business sell for? Here are 2026 benchmarks across eight major industries for lower middle market businesses — and the factors that move you from the low end of the range to the high end.
Nashville is one of the strongest seller’s markets in the country right now. Here’s a complete guide to the M&A process, current valuation ranges, and what separates the owners who close strong deals from those who don’t.
You’ve built something real. But when you ask “what is my business worth,” the answer might surprise you — and not always in the way you’re hoping. Here’s how valuation actually works for lower middle market businesses.
Buying a business in Nashville can be the fastest path to entrepreneurship — or the most expensive mistake you’ll ever make. Here’s how to navigate due diligence, deal structure, and the competitive Nashville market.
Private equity firms evaluating lower middle market businesses are looking for five things: recurring revenue, management depth, EBITDA margins, growth potential, and clean financials. Here’s what makes your business PE-ready.
SBA 7(a) loans offer up to $5M with 10-20% down. Conventional financing requires 25-50% equity but moves faster. Here’s how to choose the right acquisition financing for your deal size and situation.
An EBITDA multiple determines what a buyer will pay for your business. For Nashville businesses with $3M-$50M in revenue, multiples typically range from 4x to 8x. Here’s what drives your number higher or lower.
Raising capital in 2026 means navigating more options than ever — SBA loans, angel investors, family offices, PE, revenue-based financing, and SAFE notes. The right choice depends on your stage, growth rate, and how much control you want to keep.
Most business owners spend years building value and only weeks thinking about how to protect it before a sale. Here are the seven most common value destroyers — and every one is fixable.